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Current Permanent Federal Civil Service Employees

JOB SUMMARY:

Do you want to work for an exciting educational organization, with the children of our dedicated U.S. Military members? Our mission is to provide an exemplary education that inspires and prepares all students for success in a dynamic, global environment. Come work for the Department of Defense Education Activity, Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary Schools!

The Department of Defense Domestic Dependent Elementary and Secondary Schools (DDESS) is currently accepting applications under examining authority of 10 U.S.C., Section 2164, for the above position(s) in DDESS Schools. This vacancy announcement will be used for the purpose of filling this permanent, full-time position.

Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is a DoD Field Activity responsible for the oversight of two school systems, the Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS) and the Department of Defense Domestic Dependent Elementary & Secondary Schools (DDESS). DoDEA employs more than 15,000 individuals responsible for educating approximately 90,000 students in 12 foreign countries, seven states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. The mission of DoDEA is to provide a quality education from pre-kindergarten through grade twelve for the eligible minor family members of DoD military and civilian personnel on official assignments.

The selectee will be required to sign a mobility agreement as a condition of employment.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position

A background/suitability investigation/determination is required.

As a condition of employment, a mobililty agreement is required.

DUTIES:

The purpose of this position is to collect, analyze, and ensure the integrity of a variety of student level data. Under the direction of DoDEA Headquarters and the Area/District Superintendents, performs the following duties at the district and school level: conducts and writes summative reports of data analysis; gathers data from a variety of sources, including but not limited to classroom observations, interviews, and focus groups. Works with a team of HQ Education Analysts to develop and deliver modules and data templates for training principals, teachers, parents, and other district personnel on the interpretation and use of the data.

Ensures the integrity of student level data entered, to include enrollment, scholarship data, and grades. Ensures the accuracy and completeness of assessment data such as TerraNova, AP, SAT.

Serves as the district level point of contact for access to restricted data such as Customer Satisfaction Surveys, assessment files, etc. Conducts program review and data analysis as requested by the District Superintendent/Area Director.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Applicant must demonstrate at least 2 years of experience in applying research principles and methods that required a broad and thorough knowledge of one or more scientific fields or interdisciplinary areas to educational research work. At least one year of this experience must have been of sufficient difficulty and responsibility to be equivalent to GS-11 level.

Professiona Education Requirement: A Master's degree that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in a field related to the work of the position to be filled, of which at least one course was in research methods and at least two courses were in statistics. Please submit a copy of your official undergraduate and graduate course work with your supporting documentation.

It is strongly recommended that applicants address the following in their resumes/application.

Applicant should have intermediate to advanced skills in the use of statistical computer software such as SPSS, SAS, STATA, WESTVAR; to manage, manipulate and analyze data.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Your application will initially be reviewed to determine whether you meet the minimum eligibility and qualification requirements. Candidates who meet minimum experience requirements will be further evaluated against established criteria that demonstrated how well they posses the specific ranking factors determined necessary for successful job performance.

When describing your experience it is highly recommended that you address the following types of experience you possess within your resume:

1. Skill and experience in the use of statistical computer software, such as SPSS, SAS, STATA, or WESTVAR, to manage, manipulate and analyze data.

2. Skill and ability to plan and perform statistical analyses of large date sets and interpret and summarize major findings.

BENEFITS:

Working for the Deparment of Defense Education Activity offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. The following Web address is provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees. To find out more click here http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Positions under this announcement will be filled by appointment in the Excepted Service.Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR) and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the best interest of the government. Local commuting area is defined as the geographic area surrounding a work site that encompasses the localities where people live and can reasonably be expected to travel back and forth daily to work based on the generallyl held expectations of the local community. (5 CFF 575.203)

Your pay will be set within the range specified in this vacancy announcement and will be based on the requirements of the position, your qualification, education, experience, training, and availability of funds.If you are selected for this position and are not a current DDESS employee, the documentation you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 on your entry-on-duty date will be verified through the DHS 'E-Verify' system. Federal law requires DDESS to use the E-Verify system to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires. Under this system, the new hire is required to resolve any identified discrepancies within eight (8) Federal government work days as a condition of continued employment.

Selectee must undergo Background Checks IAW DoDI 1402.5 (e.g. Local Files Check, State Criminal History Records Check, and National Agency Check Inquires). Employment in these positions is subject to successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet/maintain these requirements may be grounds for termination.

Condition of Employment: Selectee will be required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer as a condition of employment, reassignment, or promotion, in accordance with DoD Regulation 7000.14-R.

HOW TO APPLY:

Follow the steps below to apply online. Your application and ALL required supporting documents must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Friday, November 08, 2013.

Paper, faxed or e-mailed electronic applications submitted directly to the agency and not through the USA Jobs program using the instructions below will not be considered.

Step 1: Create USA Jobs account, including resume and saved documents. It is essential that your resume provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses in the self-assessments vacancy questions. If your responses are not adequately substantiated by your resume, the HRO will amend your responses to more accurately reflect the level of compentency that is indicated by the content of your resume.

NOTE: Your application/resume for Federal employment must include the following information in order to be considered for the position:

-- Your highest Federal civilian grade held, job series, and dates of employment, if you are a current or former Federal employee.

-- Total employment period, i.e., starting and ending dates (month and year) for each work experience, paid and unpaid, related to the job for which you are applying, including the hours per week. Also include a description of your duties and accomplishments, your employers name and address, supervisors name and phone number, and salary. If you are currently employed, you must indicate if we may contact your current supervisor.

-- Highest level of education completed.

-- Job-related training courses (title and year).

-- Job-related skills.

-- Job-related certificates and licenses (current only).

-- Job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments (give dates-but do not send documents).

Step 2: Answer vacancy questionnaire. Click the Apply Online button, which is available when you search for a job on www.usajobs.gov, click on the title and proceed.

Step 3: Submit supporting documents. Submit the required documents (only if applicable to you) specified in the "Required Documents" Section of this vacancy. If you submit a document using the same document title, the second submission will overwrite the first submission.

Fax all required documents to 1-478-757-3144.Your OPM Form 1203-FX will be the cover page for your faxed transmission.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

The following documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, November 08, 2013. You must submit all required documents; otherwise your application will be considered incomplete.

1. Online application (Questionnaire)

2. Resume (must include beginning/ending month and year for each employment period)

3. Copy of official Undergraduate and Graduate Transcripts. To receive the maximum allowable credit you must include all transcripts for each degree earned to include any additional courses currently in progress. Any transcripts submitted that are not in English or not official will removed from the application and will not be considered.

7. Applicants claiming 10-point veteran's preference must submit a copy of DD-214 (member 4 copy) and Standard Form 15. Form is available under forms at: https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf Application for 10-point preference, as well as the required documentation indicated on the Sf15.

Note: Applicants may not be considered or rated if they do not submit all of the forms indicated above and failure to submit the required forms will not be a basis for subsequent appeal or grievance.

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WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once your complete application is received and the announcement has closed, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview.